Ferriday man accused of shoplifting, intoxication

A Ferriday man who reportedly tried to take dozens of items from the West Monroe Wal-Mart was arrested Sunday evening.

Eddie Jones Jr., 51, of the 0-100 block of Smart Lane, is accused of shoplifting — a felony — and resisting an office and disturbing the peace (drunkeness).

According to an arrest report, a Wal-Mart representative said two men — one with a black shirt and one with a yellow shirt, later identified as Jones — pushed a shopping cart filled with unpaid merchandise out of the store.

The complainant said the cart was left in the parking lot while the men fled on foot. The suspects were located near some apartments but continued to run away with police in pursuit.

The suspect in the black shirt escaped. However, Jones was found hiding behind a storage building. Jones was taken to West Monroe Correctional Center and said he didn't do anything wrong.

Surveillance video showed the men selecting items and bypassing all the registers.

While at WMCC, Jones appeared intoxicated and reportedly said he drank alcohol earlier.